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Here are some various (smaller) items worth a post...(especially the planter- I love the way it looks more like a sculpture than a plant stake). The baskets could be perfect for gardening supplies or a catch-all for newspapers and magazines, and while a regular shoe box might be okay for storing shoe cleaning supplies, the Cleaning Shoes box seems to store those same supplies while adding a little more specialness...Read more

These are absolutely lovely, no doubt about it, but man, you'd think they'd almost be too precious to use. "Inspired by the whimsical sensibilities of warm weather and the fantastical nature of soaring butterflies, this delicate, lead-free Austrian crystal collection is an absolute treasure." Butterfly Decanter and Stopper, $600.00 One Butterfly Balloon Glass, $210.00 Two Butterfly Balloon Glass, $340.00 Three Butterfly Balloon Glass, $465.00 Three Butterfly Tumbler, $330.00...Read more

Perfect little writing desk complete with lockable storage and and adjustable swiveling plate. [posted by kris]...Read more

Nice little set of shelves from BluDot. The shelves are ivory with either walnut veneer or ivory lacquered back panels. 38"L | 12.5"h | 12.5"d | shelf surface; 11.5"d [posted by kris]...Read more

These sheep might be just the thing to add a little touch of playfulness to a room. "Born and bred on the Isle of Wight, although the Sheepskin is from New Zealand. Sheep seats make perfect city pets. There's no need for a garden and these Sheep seats make great occasional seating with fun personalities. Perfect for adults and kids to sit on, and the child sheep can even be...Read more

This looks like a good choice if you need bench with storage options for miscellany. "This exceptionally comfortable bench is perfect in an entryway, living room, or bedroom. But what makes it really special is that this bench is also a coffee table, a storage unit, and a shelf! Solid pine frame houses three drawers to conveniently store anything from gloves and scarves to DVDs, plus a roomy and decorative...Read more

This stoneware collection seems to balance a modern aesthetic with a natural sensibility. The plates can double as lids for bowls, serving bowls are oven-safe casseroles, and (my favorite) the cups have a lid that's perfect for holding a tea bag or small snack. "Combining versatility, smart design and good stewardship of the earth's resources, the stoneware assortment comprises several differently sized "cylinders." Although each cylinder size has been given...Read more

The Smock collection shows such detail and intricacy with fabric yet it has an otherwise modern and simple silhouette...if I had loads of cash, I'd probably already own this or any one of Urquiola's other pieces, but for now I'll have to make do by pretending I have my pick. "patricia urquiola loves playing with textures, as you can see in her smock line of furniture. urquiola bunches up the...Read more

Pretty smart interpretation for keeping your beverages hot and your hand comfortable... "the radiator mug designed by stephen reed is a refreshing departure from the traditional handle-style mug. instead of relying on that handle to allow you to hold a hot beverage, the radiator's stylish and functional fins do the trick, providing just enough contact to keep your hand warm. the radiator mug is a must-have for those who appreciate...Read more

Leather and lace plus some serious excess, does this perhaps remind you of a particular decade? I'll leave the decision whether that's a good or bad thing up to you. "Inspired by vintage Japanese lace yet strikingly modern, these decorative pillows will create contemporary ambiance and provide soothing comfort." Butterfly Lace Pillow, $575.00, Buy it here. An allover butterfly lace pattern graces the front of this unique pillow. 11.5" x...Read more

Two interesting options for side tables... Offset Side Table, 12"diameter x 25"H, $298.00, Buy it here. Bamileke Stool- Black, 18.5" x 16.5", $498.00, Buy it here....Read more

If you're serious about collecting (photography specifically), you'll have no doubt already put in your order for this one, but just in case you missed the boat or curiosity has taken hold, here's your chance. "A highly collectible, limited facsimile edition of the journal made by pioneering Stephen Shore during his influential road trip across America in 1973. Limited to 3,300 copies, plus 100 artists proofs, each copy is signed...Read more

Sofas can be one of the more difficult pieces to buy- decisions to be made on what color, which shape, and what size can all be overwhelming. To make your decision even harder, here's some safe (i.e. neutral fabric, transitional frames, etc.) choices on sale until May 11, 2008. [posted by katie]...Read more

If you're the sort who prefers to match pieces (as in, your dining table matches the credenza) now you have an extra option of collections to choose from. The Cross Table (above right, $2,750.00) now has a friend. "Matthew Hilton designed the Cross Credenza (2007) as a material and visual complement to his Cross Extension Table. But its straightforward aesthetic and solid craftsmanship make it an apt choice not only...Read more

I saw this quite a while back in dwell magazine (as I'm sure some of you did too) and it remains one of the more ingenious solutions for a sleeping area in small spaces. "Having decided to site the new loft bedroom directly above the kitchen, the architects met the challenge of stacking two rooms, each with a seven-foot ceiling height, in only 12 feet of vertical space by creating...Read more